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Shawntay117-Sorry this took so long but my internet just got fixed today.I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Chapter 2-Confusion
A girl with midnight black shoulder length hair walked slowly up the stairs that led to her families shrine. She fumbled with the keys as she unlocked the door to her house. All of the lights were turned off,and the house was in an uncomfortable silence. Her hand slid across the wall in search of the light switch once she found it she flipped the switch on.
"Mama!"she called out loudly as she made her upstairs and down the hall to her mothers room.
Without knocking she pushed the door open to reveal the dimly lit room. Her big brown eyes stopped at a figure sprawled out on the bed covered up with a blanket. She quietly walked over to the bed and began to pull the cover down. As she peeled the cover back more she saw a long gash coming up her mothers neck. Tears stung her eyes as she backed away from her mothers side.
'I've got to get Souta and Grandpa' She thought to herself. 'They must be outside in the shrine store.'
Taking one last look at her mothers deceased body she ran out of the room and downstairs through the door. She slid the door to the shrine store open and she made her way to the shrine store.
Kagome shot up in bed in a light sweat,she looked over at the alarm clock and saw that it was 5 in the morning.
'Damn' She thought as she climbed out of her bed and made her way towards the bathroom. 'There starting again.'
Kagome closed the bathroom door and quickly stripped out of her damp clothing. After dropping them on the floor she turned the water on and stepped into the shower. Tears slowly bagan to form in her eyes as she let the water run over her body. She let her eyes slip close as she let her dream play itself out.
"Ma! Hurry up in there. I need to get going." He said to the closed door.
Kagome's eyes snapped open when she heard Shippo's voice. She quickly washed her self up before she stepped out of the shower and turned the water off. Before she opened the door she made sure she calmed herself.
"Morning." She said as she walked past him and went to her room. As she pushed her door open she yelled. "Hurry up so you can have time to eat breakfast."
While Shippo took his shower Kagome got dressed. Once she was finished she headed downstairs and began to make breakfast.
Kagome had her back facing the doorway so she didn't see Shippo standing there. However she did feel his presence but just decided to ignore him. She knew he wanted to talk and she just wasn't ready to talk about what was going on. Finally getting tired of the silence in the room Shippo decided to speak up.
"I know you know I'm here." Shippo said as he plopped down in a chair at the table.
"Shouldn't you get going? I thought you had a big exam."Kagome said as she sat a plate in front of him.
"I still got time."Shippo said as he looked across the table towards his mother. "So what's bothering you?"
"I don't want to talk about it right now,but I'll let you know soon." Kagome said before shoving a fork full of eggs in her mouth.
"Promise?"Shippo asked.
"Sure thing kiddo."Kagome smiled at the old nickname she had given him.
"I'm not a kid."Shippo said with a small pout.
"You are to me."Kagome said.
"Well I've gotta go."Shippo said as he stood from the table. "Oh and don't forget to pick up my bag off goodies. I'm almost out."
"Don't worry I won't."Kagome said giving him one last smile.
She stood up from her seat and began gathering the dishes so they could be washed. Her mind was filled with so many questions she felt as though her head was spinning. She could feel her legs giving out as she started to fall backwards. Waiting for the fall to come she closed her eyes tightly. Seconds before almost hitting the floor she felt two strong arms wrap around her waist and pull her up. After regaining her balance she felt the two arms leave her waist.
"Good morning Miss Wanna Be Graceful."Kouga greeted with a grin.
"Hey and thanks."Kagome said as she looked up into the eyes of her boss and close friend.
"You know I'm always there to catch you when you fall."Kouga said as he looked her up and down. "Are you ready to go?"
"Sure."She answered as they made their way out the front door.
Kouga pulled the door open to the limousine for her while saying. "Ladies first."
"Such a gentleman."Kagome said with a small smile.
Kouga slid in and shut the door while staring at Kagome as she gazed out her window. She turned her head to look over at Kouga.
'Bad idea' She thought to herself as they locked gazes with each other.
Kagome looked away since her eyes started to get dry. Kouga smiled victoriously seeing he had won there little staring contest. The rest of the ride to the store was in a comfortable silence. Feeling the car come to a stop Kouga opened the door and let Kagome out. Taking Kouga's hand like a child stepping in to Disney Land she bounced around the mall from store to store. Finally getting tired of being pulled around he pushed Kagome into a fancy dress store so they could do what they had come to do.
"Why are we here?"Kagome asked slightly confused.
"To get your dress."Kouga answered. "Have you forgotten about your mission?"
"No my mind has just been in another place."Kagome answered as she eyed a dark blue dress.
"That would look good on you."Kouga said as he looked at the dress.
"Grab it so I can try it on."Kagome ordered.
"Sure thing princess."Kouga replied.
Kagome smiled as they walked through the store and picked up more dresses that they thought would look suitable. They made their way over to the dressing rooms. After a few minutes later Kagome came out in a black dress that stopped at her feet with a white lacing in the middle which stopped just above her woman hood. Kouga looked at her body with hungry lust filled eyes.
"You look ravishing."He complimented.
"I know and thats why I'm not getting it."She said as she turned around and went back in the dressing room.
She smiled as she heard the whimper from Kouga. Next she came out in a red dress that had a slit that stopped at mid thigh and showed off way too much cleavage for her liking. Kagome looked at Kouga and shook her head no. He pouted but said nothing. After taking that dress off she put on a simple black sleeveless dress that hugged her tight but not too tight and then it flared out just above her knees and down to her feet, which gave her easy movement. She stepped out and nodded her approval of the dress.
"It's nice but the others were just as good."Kouga said as he stood from the comfy couch.
"The others were way to revealing and too tight."Kagome said before stepping back in the dressing room to change out of the dress.
"As long as you're happy."Kouga said when she stepped out.
"Exactly."Kagome said as Kouga handed the cashier the credit card. "So where are we headed?"
"To your house so you can get packed."
"Okay."
After stuffing all of the shopping bags into the trunk Kouga hopped in the car with Kagome. She turned to Kouga with a huge smile on her face.
"Thank you very much Kouga. You didn't really have to pay for all of that stuff." She said as she looked at the ookami sitting next to her.
"It was my pleasure. You know I'd do anything for you without a second thought."Kouga spoke softly. "Kagome."
"Yes."Kagome said as she looked at Kouga with her big brown orbs.
"Try not to get too attached. I don't want to see you get hurt."Kouga said while staring at her intently.
"Don't worry I won't."Kagome said giving him one of her reassuring smiles.
"That's good to know."Kouga said with a smile. "Cause after this mission I want you to become my mate."
"What!?!"Kagome yelled/asked in shock.
"Remember the ears."Kouga said while clutching his now throbbing ears.
"Sorry."She quickly said.
"Like I said and please don't yell."He said before continuing."I want you as my mate so no other will be able to have claim on you."Kouga explained.
"That's a big step don't you think?"She asked with her head cocked to the side.
"Yes it is but I'm prepared to make that commitment. I've been thinking about this for a while now."Kouga said as he averted his gaze away from hers.
"You have?"She asked again still in shock.
"Yeah for about 3 years now to be exact."He answered. "So what do you think?"
"I'm not sure of what I think."She uttered softly.
"You have time to think about,but I do have a question for you."Kouga said as he looked back at her.
"Go ahead."Kagome said with a small smile.
"Do you have any feelings for me?"He asked.
"Yes I do and then I don't."She answered.
"Explain."Kouga replied.
"I don't know how to word it correctly."Kagome said as she looked away.
"Try."He simply said.
"Okay here goes."Kagome said before starting her explanation. "I have always had an attraction to you an unwanted one but an attraction none the less. Other times your perverted ways just makes you seem untrustworthy and I don't want to get caught up and get myself broken hearted. I'm just unsure about our relationship. I mean sure we have our little moments but other than that there's nothing between us."
"I understand how you feel,but like I said just give it some time and thought."Kouga said as they came to a stop in front of the shrine.
"I will."She said as they got out of the car and grabbed the bags out of the trunk.
"Kiss me to make it official."Kouga said jokingly.
"Sure thing."Kagome said as after opening the front door to her house.
They dropped the things on the floor of her bedroom. Kagome pratically had to drag Kouga out of her bedroom and back to the front door.
"See you tomorrow?"She asked.
"Yep bright and early."He answered and then pulled her into his chest.
"What are you doing?"Kagome she asked as she looked up at him.
"Getting my well deserved kiss."He answered.
"I thought you were joking."She said as his head came closer to hers.
"I was but you weren't."He said before claiming her lips in a passionate kiss.
"This is going to have to stop."Kagome said breathlessly after they broke apart.
"I know but I won't be able to do it for a while so I want to get as many as I can."He said with a wolfish grin.
"Whatever."Kagome said as she pushed him out the door and closed it.
After discussing her days highs and lows with Shippo over dinner,packing her clothes for the stay at the hotel,and taking a shower Kagome was off to bed.
Hey everyone hope you enjoyed this chapter. I know it seems like a Kag an Kouga fic but trust me it's not. Inuyasha will be appearing in the next chapter so be prepared. Please review and let me know what you !!!